Here's why:
* HD DVD is a discontinued format: HD DVD was a competing high-definition disc format to Blu-ray. It was discontinued in 2008.
* Blu-ray won the format war: Blu-ray ultimately became the dominant high-definition disc format.
* No new players are made: As HD DVD is discontinued, no new players are being manufactured.
If you have an HD DVD disc:
* You may be able to find a used HD DVD player online, but they can be difficult to find and may have compatibility issues.
* You could consider converting the HD DVD to a digital format like MP4 or MKV using a specialized ripper software (though this may be technically challenging and potentially illegal depending on copyright laws).
It's important to note that:
* While you can find some used HD DVD players online, their availability and reliability can be an issue.
* Converting HD DVDs to digital formats without proper authorization can be illegal.